Sukhbir Singh Badal Condemns Extension of Amritpal Singh's Detention

SAD chief Sukhbir Singh Badal has strongly opposed the extension of Amritpal Singh's detention, calling it a violation of basic human rights. Badal accused the Punjab government of acting against Sikh interests and emphasized the SAD's commitment to peace and communal harmony, despite political differences with Amritpal Singh.

SAD chief Sukhbir Singh Badal on Thursday condemned the Punjab government's decision to extend the detention of Khadoor Sahib MP-elect Amritpal Singh by one year. Badal described the move as a 'clear violation of the Constitution and basic human rights.'

The Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) also denounced the extension. Amritpal, currently held in Assam's Dibrugarh jail under the National Security Act (NSA), had his detention extended from April 23, 2024. Amritpal leads the 'Waris Punjab De' outfit and is detained along with nine associates.

Badal held Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann accountable, alleging that he is 'dancing to Delhi's tunes' on Punjab issues. Badal reiterated SAD's dedication to peace and communal harmony while opposing 'repressive black laws' like NSA and UAPA. SGPC chief Harjinder Singh Dhami echoed Badal's sentiments, criticizing the extension as a disregard for human rights and the will of the people of Punjab.

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